Subtract 9/12 from 24/2
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 9/12
24/2 - 9/12 is 45/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
24/2 = 24 × 6/2 × 6 = 144/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
9/12 = 9 × 1/12 × 1 = 9/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/12 - 9/12 = 144 - 9/12 = 135/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/4
- In mixed form: 111/4
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